Can I put a heavy safe upstairs?
Yes, you can! Though a gun safe is not only heavy but also bulky in size, it doesn’t matter if you consider its weight and its position on the floor. For gun owners who live in high-rise apartments or two-story houses, this issue has probably come up at least once. A large safe can be difficult to get upstairs.
Can you put a gun safe on the second floor?
Hands down, one of the most common questions we get is, “Can I install a safe on the second floor of my home?” The short answer is yes. It’s your choice where your safe is installed.
How do you get heavy equipment up stairs?
Moving Heavy Furniture Up or Down Stairs
- If using a hand truck, lift the item onto the hand truck, making sure to center it for balance. Using your tie down straps, tie it in place.
- If moving upstairs, you should roll the loaded hand truck backward toward the stairs.
What do you put under a safe?
We recommend putting a thin piece of carpet under your safe. This will protect your floor by distributing the safe’s weight more evenly. However, we don’t recommend using a rubber mat on linoleum. These can leave permanent marks on the floor.
How heavy should a home safe be?
How heavy should a home safe be?
| Type | Weight | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Boxes | 7 – 20 Kg | 11 Kg |
| Medium Home/Office Safes | 45 – 115 Kg | 80 Kg |
| Large Industrial/Commercial Safes | 95+ Kg | 160 Kg |
How much does it cost to install a gun safe?
Safes cost an average of $525 to install, with a typical range of $287 to $774. You’ll spend anywhere between $110 and $1,020 depending on the type of safe, as well as its location and whether or not you require a custom build for extra concealment.
Can you bolt a safe to the floor in an apartment?
Bolt your safe to the steel using the bolt down hole(s) on the bottom of your safe. Bottom line, a large piece of steel adds weight, strength, and size, making any safe theft nearly impossible under these circumstances.
How do you move heavy things down stairs?
A sturdy blanket: As long as your item isn’t too heavy, you can use a blanket to move it down the stairs. Simply slip the blanket under the item, and using the excess fabric, make “handles.” Lift the item with a friend on the other end, and slowly make your way up or down the stairs.
How do I move my safe up the stairs?
Carefully and slowly wheel the safe to your stairs. As you guide the safe up the stairs, your two helpers should lift the dolly up one step at a time if you are using a non-stair-climbing dolly for moving your safe. If you have a motorized stair-climbing dolly, your assistants can help steady the safe as you guide it up the stairs.
Is it safe to move up a flight of stairs?
But when you need to go up a flight of stairs to the second floor of your home, the move becomes even more difficult and dangerous. Your best bet is to have a professional safe mover do the job for you.
How do I transport a safe by myself?
Securely wrap the safe in the moving blankets. Tilt your safe to one side while a helper slides the dolly underneath it. Tightly wrap the straps around the safe and secure it to the dolly to prevent it from moving. Tilt the dolly back to evenly distribute the safe’s weight onto its wheels. Carefully and slowly wheel the safe to your stairs.
Do you need a dolly to move a safe upstairs?
If you don’t have a heavy-duty dolly for moving your safe, you will either need to rent or purchase one to get your safe upstairs. Choosing an electric stair-climbing dolly can make the process of getting your safe upstairs much easier. But a heavy-duty dolly or one equipped with stair climbers could also be used.